MINUTES
| HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY February 16, 2022 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 5:00 P.M. |
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1.
Call to Order
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Heritage Preservation Commission and to the general public that, at this regular meeting, the Heritage Preservation Commission may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
Chairman Hayward called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM
Chairman Hayward called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM
2.
Roll Call
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
PRESENT:
David Hayward
Emily Dale
Caitlin Kelly
Shelli Dea
Amy Horn
ABSENT:
Charles Webber (Excused)
David Hayward
Emily Dale
Caitlin Kelly
Shelli Dea
Amy Horn
ABSENT:
Charles Webber (Excused)
3.
Public Comment
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
No public comment
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
No public comment
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2021 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting.
Approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2021 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting.
Moved by Caitlin Kelly, seconded by Shelli Dea to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission held on December 15, 2021.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
El Pueblo Motel - Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study, Amendment of Mitigation
Is for the Historic Preservation Commission Review to amend the mitigation for the Phase1 Cultural Resource report for the El Pueblo (Motor Court) Motel, allow for the demolition of the motel office building, while retaining the Route 66 significant sign and detailed porch roof structure as a feature along the road frontage.
Approve the amended mitigation for the Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study of the El Pueblo Motel by allowing:
See Staff Report
The original Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study and mitigation were approved in February 2020
Address: 3120 E. Route 66
Assessor's Parcel Number: 10808002
Property Owner: Nava Singam
Applicant: Ideation Design Group - Architect
City Staff: Mark Reavis HPO
Assessor's Parcel Number: 10808002
Property Owner: Nava Singam
Applicant: Ideation Design Group - Architect
City Staff: Mark Reavis HPO
Is for the Historic Preservation Commission Review to amend the mitigation for the Phase1 Cultural Resource report for the El Pueblo (Motor Court) Motel, allow for the demolition of the motel office building, while retaining the Route 66 significant sign and detailed porch roof structure as a feature along the road frontage.
Approve the amended mitigation for the Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study of the El Pueblo Motel by allowing:
- the demolition of the office building with construction of an interpretive wall structure that incorporates the Route 66 signage and existing porch roof as mitigation,
- Preservation of the remaining historic structures as hotel rooms with an alternative design that meets Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and
- Allow the HPO to review future submittals and the interpretive materials administratively.
See Staff Report
The original Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study and mitigation were approved in February 2020
Mark Reavis: Introduced project and presenters.
Carl Schaffer – Ideation design group: gave presentation about the project and changes from the initial approved site plan.
David Hayward: Asked whether the new multi-story structure in the rear is new to the project.
Carl Schaffer: Clarified that It was a part of the initial approved plan.
David Hayward: Asked Mark Reavis to expand upon process and whether the rear building is a part of it.
Mark Reavis: Clarified that it is not part of the application process. The current process is only to amend the mitigation for the phase 1 cultural resource study. The new building is under standard zoning code standards.
Carl Schaffer – Ideation design group: gave presentation about the project and changes from the initial approved site plan.
David Hayward: Asked whether the new multi-story structure in the rear is new to the project.
Carl Schaffer: Clarified that It was a part of the initial approved plan.
David Hayward: Asked Mark Reavis to expand upon process and whether the rear building is a part of it.
Mark Reavis: Clarified that it is not part of the application process. The current process is only to amend the mitigation for the phase 1 cultural resource study. The new building is under standard zoning code standards.
Moved by Shelli Dea, seconded by Amy Horn To approve the amended mitigation for the Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study of the El Pueblo Motel by allowing:
- the demolition of the office building with construction of an interpretive wall structure that incorporates the Route 66 signage and existing porch roof as mitigation,
- Preservation of the remaining historic structures as hotel rooms with an alternative design that meets Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and
- Allow the HPO to review future submittals and the interpretive materials administratively.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
312 N Mogollon Garage Addition - Certificate Of Appropriateness
For a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition to the existing garage that adds an upper floor and small at grade back addition and includes the demolition of the alley encroaching stone building on the back of the parcel for a required yard.
Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 312 N Mogollon with the condition to provide a privacy fence at the east boundary of the parcel and with the following exemptions:
See Staff Report
NA
Address: 312 N Mogollon
Assessor's Parcel Number: 100-07-008
Property Owner: Loescher Living Trust
Applicant: Tyler Scantlebury - Architect
City Staff: Mark Reavis HPO
Assessor's Parcel Number: 100-07-008
Property Owner: Loescher Living Trust
Applicant: Tyler Scantlebury - Architect
City Staff: Mark Reavis HPO
For a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition to the existing garage that adds an upper floor and small at grade back addition and includes the demolition of the alley encroaching stone building on the back of the parcel for a required yard.
Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 312 N Mogollon with the condition to provide a privacy fence at the east boundary of the parcel and with the following exemptions:
- The garage as an adaptive reuse is allowed “at the house frontage” and
- A cultural resource study letter report is not required for demolition of the stone structure.
See Staff Report
NA
Mark Reavis: Gave presentation about the project and reasoning for findings of Certificate of appropriateness.
Amy Horn: Asked whether parking and use of space is within the purview of HPC? Asked to clarify where the process goes from HPC hearing.
Mark Reavis: Clarified that those elements are not within HPC purview and the it would go directly to building permit where planners would review project against zoning code.
Emily Dale: Asked whether the property consists of the stucco garage and attached stone building.
Mark Reavis: Confirmed that was the case.
Emily Dale: Asked whether we know why there is a garage on the property and whether it was originally apart of another property.
Mark Reavis: Explained that it was part of another property which is now separate.
Emily Dale: Asked whether there are elements of the stone building on another property.
Mark Reavis: Clarified that there are not elements elsewhere on the adjacent property.
Tyler Scantlebury (representing owner): gave presentation about the project.
Discussion
Shelli Dea: Asked for clarification on what the future holds for the stone on the chicken coup.
Tyler Scantlebury: Stated that he discussed with Mark and considered incorporating the stone into new building, however it would be challenging
given the condition of the stone.
David Hayward: Asked whether there was reason behind keeping garage.
Tyler Scantlebury: Explained that is was a combination of sentimental value and structural integrity.
Amy Horn: Provided a Sanborn fire map dated 1916 through 1948 showing the former property configuration.
Public Comment
Duffie Westheimer: Gave public comment on the property and expressed concerns including:
David Hayward: Stated that he is satisfied that no cultural resource study is required. Added that he has concerns about the garage being on the front of the property which is not in keeping with the Townsite overlay characteristics.
Emily Dale: Stated that she was concerned about the building’s use and that it did not read as a single-family home.
David Hayward: Clarified that the use does not fall within the purview of the HPC – nothing in townsite guidelines that HPC is responsible for dictating use.
Emily Dale: Stated concerns about losing unique spaces in Flagstaff.
Sara Dechter: Clarified – townsite requirements do not specify use restrictions.
Amy Horn: To architect – Asked about the second story deck and privacy implications.
Tyler Scantlebury: Stated that they can look at putting the deck on the other side.
Shelli Dea: Agreed with statements that were made regarding the deck and garage.
David Hayward put forward motion to deny the COA citing not allowing the exemption for the garage doors at the front of the house.
Amy Horn: Asked whether parking and use of space is within the purview of HPC? Asked to clarify where the process goes from HPC hearing.
Mark Reavis: Clarified that those elements are not within HPC purview and the it would go directly to building permit where planners would review project against zoning code.
Emily Dale: Asked whether the property consists of the stucco garage and attached stone building.
Mark Reavis: Confirmed that was the case.
Emily Dale: Asked whether we know why there is a garage on the property and whether it was originally apart of another property.
Mark Reavis: Explained that it was part of another property which is now separate.
Emily Dale: Asked whether there are elements of the stone building on another property.
Mark Reavis: Clarified that there are not elements elsewhere on the adjacent property.
Tyler Scantlebury (representing owner): gave presentation about the project.
Discussion
Shelli Dea: Asked for clarification on what the future holds for the stone on the chicken coup.
Tyler Scantlebury: Stated that he discussed with Mark and considered incorporating the stone into new building, however it would be challenging
given the condition of the stone.
David Hayward: Asked whether there was reason behind keeping garage.
Tyler Scantlebury: Explained that is was a combination of sentimental value and structural integrity.
Amy Horn: Provided a Sanborn fire map dated 1916 through 1948 showing the former property configuration.
Public Comment
Duffie Westheimer: Gave public comment on the property and expressed concerns including:
- Parking challenges
- Future use of the property
- Deck facing
- Demolition of the stone building
David Hayward: Stated that he is satisfied that no cultural resource study is required. Added that he has concerns about the garage being on the front of the property which is not in keeping with the Townsite overlay characteristics.
Emily Dale: Stated that she was concerned about the building’s use and that it did not read as a single-family home.
David Hayward: Clarified that the use does not fall within the purview of the HPC – nothing in townsite guidelines that HPC is responsible for dictating use.
Emily Dale: Stated concerns about losing unique spaces in Flagstaff.
Sara Dechter: Clarified – townsite requirements do not specify use restrictions.
Amy Horn: To architect – Asked about the second story deck and privacy implications.
Tyler Scantlebury: Stated that they can look at putting the deck on the other side.
Shelli Dea: Agreed with statements that were made regarding the deck and garage.
David Hayward put forward motion to deny the COA citing not allowing the exemption for the garage doors at the front of the house.
Moved by David Hayward, seconded by Shelli Dea to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness with the rationale that the commission feels it is not appropriate to provide the exemption.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Bird's Nest Building Reconstruction - Museum of Northern AZ
This is a request from the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the Bird’s Nest building and its reconstruction with similar architectural detailing.
See Staff Report
NA
Address: 3101 N Fort Valley Road
Assessor's Parcel Number:
Property Owner: Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA)
Applicant: MNA
City Staff: Mark Reavis
Assessor's Parcel Number:
Property Owner: Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA)
Applicant: MNA
City Staff: Mark Reavis
This is a request from the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the Bird’s Nest building and its reconstruction with similar architectural detailing.
Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness with the following condition, the architectural plans should fully reflect the original character of the 1928 design and includes the unique birds nest detailing at the gable end ridge.
See Staff Report
NA
Mark Reavis: Gave brief overview of the project.
Andy Bryan – Museum facilities director: gave brief introduction to the project.
Dean Taylor: Gave brief background about the project.
Andy Bryan: Gave presentation outlining the project plans.
Discussion
Emily Dale: Asked whether there were any plans to reuse original building materials.
Andy Bryan: Stated that, yes, some of the existing malpais will be used in landscaping.
David Hayward: Asked whether the porch posts are going to be similar peeled logs.
Andy Bryan: Stated that they intend on finding a product that will mimic original but with a higher fire rating.
David Hayward: Suggested that solid logs may have a high enough fire rating.
Andy Bryan – Museum facilities director: gave brief introduction to the project.
Dean Taylor: Gave brief background about the project.
Andy Bryan: Gave presentation outlining the project plans.
Discussion
Emily Dale: Asked whether there were any plans to reuse original building materials.
Andy Bryan: Stated that, yes, some of the existing malpais will be used in landscaping.
David Hayward: Asked whether the porch posts are going to be similar peeled logs.
Andy Bryan: Stated that they intend on finding a product that will mimic original but with a higher fire rating.
David Hayward: Suggested that solid logs may have a high enough fire rating.
Moved by Emily Dale, seconded by Shelli Dea to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness with the following condition, the architectural plans should fully reflect the original character of the 1928 design and includes the unique birds nest detailing at the gable end ridge.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
REPORTS
Per Flagstaff City Code 10-30.30.030, the Historic Preservation Officer shall regularly review consent matters with the Heritage Preservation Commission. Consent approval by the Heritage Preservation Officer is an administrative review and approval that occurs outside of a public meeting.
Per Flagstaff City Code 10-30.30.030, the Historic Preservation Officer shall regularly review consent matters with the Heritage Preservation Commission. Consent approval by the Heritage Preservation Officer is an administrative review and approval that occurs outside of a public meeting.
A.
APPROVALS
1.
Forest Duplex
Permit Number(s): PZ-22-00007
Address: 104 W Forest
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Date: 1/19/2022
Address: 104 W Forest
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Date: 1/19/2022
2.
Gas Station demolition
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00230-01
Address: 1205 S Milton
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
Address: 1205 S Milton
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
3.
Flagstown Getaway
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00251-01
Address: 2350 N Postal Blv
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
Address: 2350 N Postal Blv
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
4.
The Flats @ 3rd & 3rd
Address: 2009 N Fourth St
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 1/8/2022
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 1/8/2022
5.
Chase Bank HC ramp modification
Permit Number(s): PZ-22-00006
Address: 100 W. Birch Ave
Type of Approval: Certificate of No Effect - Downtown Overlay
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
Address: 100 W. Birch Ave
Type of Approval: Certificate of No Effect - Downtown Overlay
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
6.
Timber Sky Plat 4
Address: 3501 W Route 66
Type of Approval: previous HP clearance
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
Type of Approval: previous HP clearance
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
7.
1683 Self Storage
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00171-03
Address: 1683 W Route 66
Type of Approval: Site Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
Address: 1683 W Route 66
Type of Approval: Site Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
8.
Clark 6275 land split
Address: 6275 N Rain Valley Rd
Type of Approval: Final Plat
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
Type of Approval: Final Plat
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
9.
302 Oak Ave Bungalow development
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00236-02
Address: 302 W Oak Ave
Type of Approval: Site Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
Address: 302 W Oak Ave
Type of Approval: Site Plan
Approval Date: 1/18/2022
10.
Oeno Wine Lounge Sign
Permit Number(s): CC-22-00116
Address: 22E Birch
Type of Approval: Certificate of No Effect - Downtown Overlay
Approval Date: 1/24/2022
Address: 22E Birch
Type of Approval: Certificate of No Effect - Downtown Overlay
Approval Date: 1/24/2022
11.
Dark Sky Mural - East Wall "Beam me Up"
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00205-01
Address: 103 W Birch Ave
Type of Approval: Certificate of No Effect - Downtown Overlay
Approval Date: 2/2/2022
Address: 103 W Birch Ave
Type of Approval: Certificate of No Effect - Downtown Overlay
Approval Date: 2/2/2022
12.
Motter Garage new
Permit Number(s): BP-22-00110
Address: 909 W Grand Canyon Ave
Type of Approval: Building permit
Approval Date: 2/2/2022
Address: 909 W Grand Canyon Ave
Type of Approval: Building permit
Approval Date: 2/2/2022
13.
Days Hotel Remodel
Address: 2200 E Butler Ave
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/10/2022
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/10/2022
14.
Christs Church of Flagstaff - new building
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00222-01
Address: 3475 E Soliere Ave
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/10/2022
Address: 3475 E Soliere Ave
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/10/2022
15.
Teatro Back Patio rehabilitation
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00210-01
Address: 16 N San Francisco
Type of Approval: Downtown Overlay, Certificate of No Effect
Approval Date: 12/20/2022
Address: 16 N San Francisco
Type of Approval: Downtown Overlay, Certificate of No Effect
Approval Date: 12/20/2022
16.
B&B Juniper
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00289
Address: 303 W Juniper
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/20/2022
Address: 303 W Juniper
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/20/2022
17.
Northland Christian Class Room
Permit Number(s): PZ-21-00290
Address: 1715 W University
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/21/2022
Address: 1715 W University
Type of Approval: Concept Plan
Approval Date: 12/21/2022
B.
CONSULTATIONS
1.
Beaver St Condos
Permit Number(s): PZ-17-00187-05
Address: 609 N Beaver
Type of Approval: Final Plat
Address: 609 N Beaver
Type of Approval: Final Plat
2.
223 1/2 Cherry St - back of lot home - Townsite Overlay
Permit Number(s): BP-22-00084
Address: 223 &1/2 W Cherry St
Type of Approval: Building Permit
Address: 223 &1/2 W Cherry St
Type of Approval: Building Permit
7.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
- Introduce new Planning Director, Michelle McNulty.
- Interim Zoning Code Manager Update.
Sara Dechter: Introduced new Planning Director.
Michelle McNulty: Gave introduction to the commission.
Sara Dechter: Introduced new Associate Planner Wesley Welch.
Wesley Welsh: Gave introduction to the commission.
Sara Dechter: Provided the update that Tiffany Antol is the acting Zoning Code manager.
David Hayward: Stated that he would prefer to see full plan sets for applications instead of just snippets.
Mark Reavis: Confirmed that he could start to try and require a submission that is more complete.
Michelle McNulty: Gave introduction to the commission.
Sara Dechter: Introduced new Associate Planner Wesley Welch.
Wesley Welsh: Gave introduction to the commission.
Sara Dechter: Provided the update that Tiffany Antol is the acting Zoning Code manager.
David Hayward: Stated that he would prefer to see full plan sets for applications instead of just snippets.
Mark Reavis: Confirmed that he could start to try and require a submission that is more complete.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hayward adjourned the meeting at 6:52 PM
Chair Hayward adjourned the meeting at 6:52 PM
| CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on , at a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov. Dated this day of , 2021. __________________________________________ Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager |